2018 Château La Fleur Garderose Saint Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, FranceABOUT THIS WINE This grand cru is a selection of the most promising casks, typically from the oldest of their seven hectares of vines in the Graves section of Saint milion near Libourne and the commune of Figeac, averaging 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Raised in demi muids, foudres and terracotta amphorae, bottled after 18 months, unfined and unfiltered. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Christophe Pueyo, the familys 5th generation took control of the domaine

Vines have been in the Ilbert family for generations

16 months aged in French oak barrels from Allier

Sourced from vines rooted in calcareous soils at elevations exceeding 850 meters

palate pleasing acidity and mesmerizing complexity and balance

The estate includes four properties located in Langhe and Monferrato

and from these favorite spots they selected three different grape varieties

Alberto partnered with Patrick Mata at the young age of 24 to create Olé & Obrigado

Montevertine is one of the rare examples of a true Chianti Classico

under the leadership of Bruce Tyrrell

I have worked hard to cultivate close relationships with growers and believe no great wine is made without the amalgam of site

the percentage of new oak having been reduced significantly in the past few years

both in the vineyard and winery